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Discover the legacy of Ram Singh, expert in Arabic & Persian, rising to Brigadier General in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army by 1837.

Dive into the literary world of Mohinder Singh Joshi, a master in crafting precise, engaging short stories set in the Malwa region.

Explore the heroic battles of Guru Gobind Singh through poetic 'karkha' forms in this classic war poetry. Discover the legacy of Sain, the poet.

Explore Kanwal Kesar Singh's impactful short stories addressing societal evils with clarity and realism, advancing Punjabi literature's realistic portrayal.

Explore Ajeet Kaur's impactful stories and novels. Her award-winning writing continues to captivate readers worldwide with deep insights and creativity.

Narula, Surinder Singh is a technique-conscious novelist, whose Peo putar (Father and the son, 1946) gave a fresh thematic dimension to the Punjabi novel. His literary corpus includes 12 novels, 7 collections of short stories, some collection of poems and few books of literary critcism, both in Punjabi and English. He was born in Amritsar and after graduating from Khalsa College, Amritsar, with three medals to his credit, he joined the State Secretariat in 1938; but after doing his M.A. in English (1942), he joined as a Lecturer at the local Khalsa College. Afterwards, he was at Rawalpindi (Khalsa College) for a short period, and then after joining Government Service he was posted at different other colleges.

Discover the life of Partap Singh, the talented and charming prince whose life was tragically cut short, leaving a mark on history with his intelligence and grace.

Explore the legacy of Gurdial Singh Phul, an influential Punjabi dramatist and writer with over 100 books and numerous plays and short stories.

Discover the magnum opus of Mohinder Singh Sarna with vivid tales set in Sikh history—a master storyteller honored with countless literary awards.

Discover Balwant Singh Chatrath's impactful short stories, tackling social issues & historical reinterpretations. Explore five collections driving change.

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4 years Ago

Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

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4 years Ago

Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

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Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

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18 years Ago

Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.